Harpreet Narula Inward Exhibition opens at Art Explore in New Delhi from 3 August to 21 August 2026. The solo exhibition presents paintings from Narula’s Rhythms of Life and Polarities of Rhythm series. Together, the works explore material memory, abstraction and traditional craftsmanship through layered surfaces.
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Harpreet Narula Inward Exhibition Explores Material Memory
Inward introduces a quiet, contemplative visual language that reflects decades of observation, craftsmanship, and material memory. Running from 3 August to 21 August 2026 at Art Explore in Panchsheel Park, this solo art exhibition in New Delhi features paintings from Narula’s Rhythms of Life and Polarities of Rhythm series. The collection bridges the gap between traditional heritage and contemporary abstraction, offering layered surfaces that invite slow, sustained attention rather than immediate spectacle.
Harpreet Narula’s Artistic Practice
Moreover, Harpreet Narula’s artistic practice is anchored in three distinct influences: the weathered frescoes of Rajasthan and Punjab, the structural logic of the loom, and the daily discipline of repetitive mark-making. As a result, Years spent in garment and textile design taught him to build pattern patiently, thread by thread. Transposed onto canvas, this structural logic allows pigments and textures to accumulate organically, creating abstract compositions that honour traditional craftsmanship while maintaining a distinctly modern voice.
Curatorial Vision of Harpreet Narula Inward Exhibition
Similarly, curated by Vikram Singh, the presentation highlights an abstraction deeply rooted in place and personal history. Furthermore, the paintings capture cultural memory without falling into nostalgia. Instead, they balance the patience of handmade craft with contemporary artistic expression.
Exhibition Details
Finally, the exhibition invites viewers to slow down and engage with each work. Overall, Inward presents a thoughtful dialogue between memory, material and abstraction.
Title: Inward: New Works by Harpreet Narula
Artist: Harpreet Narula
Curator: Vikram Singh
Venue: Art Explore, E 55, Lower Ground, Panchsheel Park, New Delhi 110017
Dates: 3 August to 21 August 2026
Gallery Hours: Monday to Friday (10:30 AM – 6:30 PM), Saturday (10:30 AM – 4:30 PM)
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